The share of the money value workers produce with our labour — calculated as gross domestic product — was just 50% in the June quarter of last year. By contrast, the profit share of GDP has been steadily rising. Paul Oboohov reports.
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A new exhibition honouring the green bans movement opened in Newcastle on February 25, reports Niko Leka.
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Andrew Chuter, active for public transport and public housing campaigns, will run for the seat of Sydney for the Socialist Alliance. Jim McIlroy reports.
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A district court in Sri Lanka's capital Colombo ordered the government nurses union to suspend strike action on February 9 after more than three months of strikes, reports Chris Slee.
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Unionists and their families rallied for secure jobs on February 19. Steve O'Brien reports
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The Rail, Tram and Bus Union described the NSW government’s unilateral shut-down of the Sydney train network on February 21 as “a huge dummy spit”. Jim McIlroy reports.
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Three union activists were elected to positions in a delayed election at Geelong Trades Hall Council. Sue Bull reports.
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Socialist Alliance NSW Senate candidate Paula Sanchez explains why she is passionate about the nurses and midwives' campaign for safe ratios and better pay.
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Thousands of nurses and midwives went on strike after years of unsafe staffing levels were exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic. Isaac Nellist reports.
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After several months of failed negotiations, radiology staff at I-MED Victoria stopped work on all sites on February 14. Sarah Hathway reports.
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Grace Tame and Brittany Higgins were widely praised for using their National Press Club addresses to highlight politicians' hypocrisy. Sue Bull argues we need action not words.
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The New South Wales Nurses and Midwives Association went on strike on February 15, defying the Industrial Relations Commission’s order to cancel its action, write Pip Hinman and Viv Miley.